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Macclesfield Town have paid tribute to a former youth coach, who died last night after being found lying in the road.

Zain Sailsman, 19, was found on Bullock Lane in Sutton by police on 6.43pm on Wednesday. He was taken to hospital but later died.

Zain was a community coach at the club for around five months in 2011/12, going into schools to coach children.

Paul McGuire, chairman of the Macclesfield Town Community Sports Trust, who worked with Zain, said: “Zain was a good worker, always reliable and good with the children.

Bullock Lane, Sutton, has been cordoned off by police

“He only spent a little time with us, but from when I knew him he was a nice lad who has happy to help out.

“It's very sad to hear that he has passed away.”

Peter Rubery, principle of the Fallibroome Academy said the school was shocked to hear of the circumstances around Zain’s death.

He said: "Zain was only with us for a short time but he made many friends here. We have a strong association with his family who have our deepest sympathy at this difficult time."

Police have arrested three men on suspicion of murder - two aged 22 and one aged 21.

Macclesfield Neighbourhood Police Inspector Steve Griffiths said: "This is clearly a shocking incident for the local community, but I would like to reassure people that three men have been arrested and are currently in police custody. There has been speculation in the community that the victim may have been involved in a hit and run but at this stage we do not believe this to be the case.

"Detectives are following a number of lines of inquiry and at this stage do not believe this was a random attack. Extra patrols are in the area for people to speak to if they have any concerns or information that may assist in this investigation."

Anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101 quoting incident number 796 of 30 October, or alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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